Linoleic acid | B Skin Legacy

Linoleic acid

Type of ingrédient	Vitamin, fatty acid
Available forms	Creams, oils, potions….
Origin	Vitamin F is actually not a vitamin but a fat; an essential fatty acid or lipid. It refers to the combination of two essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (LA) and linolenic acid (ALA) which offer a multitude of health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving heart health, supporting mental health, and controlling blood sugar. Vitamin F can come from a multitude of food choices, such as almonds, chia seeds, hemp seeds and egg yolks, and can also be found in a handful of essential oils such as rosehip, chia and argan. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Main benefits	Moisturises, replenishes, is rich in antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, restores the skin barrier.
Characteristics	Vitamin F is a moisturising ingredient that protects the skin barrier and retains moisture. It makes ceramides that help build the outermost layer of the skin and provides the cement to hold cells together to block irritants, UV light, pollutants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Target group	In general, all skin types would benefit from the use of vitamin F, but especially those with acne-prone skin.
Frequency	Vitamin F can be safely used twice a day, morning and evening.
Association	Works well with moisturizers, linoleic acid, anti-aging products and SPF products.
Dissociation/ Contraindication	In general, vitamin F can be used safely with all ingredients.
Side effects	Vitamin F has no known side effects, provided you use it as directed. It can be used in the morning or evening, however, if the product contains a retinol or vitamin A component, it is best used at bedtime.
Use	The correct way to use it varies depending on the product, but the pure form of the oil can be used morning and night as part of your daily routine. As a general rule, it is best to start slowly. Once a day to see how your skin responds before increasing the frequency.